The ‘experienced and knowledgeable’ professionals at Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. provide white-collar crime support to both companies and individuals in regulatory, criminal, and internal investigations, often handling enforcement actions carried out by the DOJ and the SEC. Some of the team’s recent engagements are defending against claims of insider trading, corruption, and tax evasion, including advising a witness on the People v. Trump trial. The group operates out of New York, where Elkan Abramowitz is an adept advisor on complex financial crime matters; Benjamin Fischer is an expert in SEC inquiries; Catherine Foti and Christopher Harwood oversee civil litigation; Brian Jacobs has experience disputing computer crime charges; Telemachus Kasulis can support with accusations related to cryptocurrency activities; Jonathan Sack provides defense from bribery charges; and Jeremy Tenkin has successfully negotiated plea deals. Lisa Zornberg joined the firm in March 2025 and was previously chief counsel to the New York City mayor.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is one of the best white-collar crime boutiques in New York. It has achieved consistently excellent results for its clients over many years. I have worked with the firm many times, and it has been a uniformly positive experience.'
- ‘I’ve worked primarily with Elkan Abramowitz, Telemachus Kasulis, and Jeremy Temkin. They are all fantastic lawyers, and Elkan, Jeremy, and Telemachus are leaders in their field.’
- 'MAG is a great firm consisting of great lawyers. They are experienced and knowledgeable in the field of white-collar defense and have a stable team of lawyers with a broad range of experience.'
- 'Jeremy Temkin, Catherine Foti, Brian Jacobs, and Lisa Zornberg are just a few of the superstars at this firm. One is better than the next.'
Key clients
- Concord Management LLC
Work highlights
Represented an individual in connection with the criminal trial of People v. Trump.
Representing an individual in relation to criminal charges related to insider trading.
Representing an individual who was charged by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the SEC with engaging in a cherry-picking scheme involving Treasury futures and options trades.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Lisa Zornberg
Practice head
Elkan Abramowitz; Richard Albert; Robert Anello; Kathleen Cassidy; Benjamin Fischer; Catherine Foti; Christopher Harwood; Brian Jacobs; Telemachus Kasulis; Thomas McKay; Robert Radick; Jonathan Sack; Edward Spiro; Jeremy Temkin; Richard Weinberg; Lisa Zornberg